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Jakub Kolodziejek
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If a study showed that reinforced behavior produces a significant increase in dopamine activation compared to nonreinforced behavior, then this would lend some support for which claim?

A) Reinforcement is a potential cause of schizophrenic symptoms.
B) Schizophrenic behavior produces greater reinforcement than other behaviors.
C) People with catatonic symptoms produce few reinforced behaviors.
D) When dopamine levels are decreased, people are more likely to engage in behaviors that produce reinforcement than behaviors that do not produce reinforcement.

Dopamine Activation

The process by which dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released and binds to its receptors in the brain.

Reinforced Behavior

Behavior that is strengthened and likely to be repeated due to the application of rewards or removal of negative stimuli.

  • Familiarize oneself with the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects that are linked to the progression of schizophrenia.
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